Benefits

At the Smithsonian we realize our staff is the source for the creative energy that produces world-class exhibitions,
programs and research. The Smithsonian provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its federal and
nonfederal (Trust) employees which include insurance, retirement and work/life benefits. Below is a list of Federal and Trust
benefits:

Federal and Trust Benefits

Federal

Trust

Health

Yes

Yes

Dental

Yes

Yes

Vision

Yes

Yes

Life

Yes

Yes

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Yes

Yes

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Yes

Yes

Long Term Care

Yes

No

Long Term Disability

No

Yes

Business Travel

Yes

Yes

Workers' Compensation

Yes

Yes

Annual Leave (Starting at 13 days per year)

Yes

Yes

Sick Leave

Yes

Yes

Paid Holidays (10 days per year)

Yes

Yes

Retirement

Federal Employees

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)/ Federal Employees Retirement System-Revised Annuity Employees (FERS-RAE): Federal employees are generally enrolled in either FERS or FERS-RAE.
FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan (the FERS or FERS-RAE component),
Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Two of the three parts of FERS (Social Security and the TSP) can carry over to
your next job if you leave the federal government before retirement. The Basic Benefit and Social Security parts of FERS require
you to pay your share each pay period.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Each pay period the Smithsonian deposits into your account an amount equal to 1% of the basic
pay you earn for the pay period. You can also make your own contributions to your TSP account and the Smithsonian will also make
matching contributions up to a maximum of 5%. These contributions may be either tax deferred or Roth contributions.

Trust Employees

Trust employees can enroll in a Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) Plan which allows employees to save for retirement with tax deferred
contributions up to the legal maximum.

In addition, trust employees who meet the eligibility requirements can enroll in the Defined Contribution Retirement plan which provides employer
contributions of 12% of salary. If the employee’s salary exceeds the OASDI (social security) maximum, employer contributions increase
to 17% on the amount of salary over the OASDI maximum.

Other Benefits

Pretax Commuter Benefit Program/Transit Subsidy Program

The Smithsonian Transit Subsidy Program provides up to the current maximum per month for mass transit costs incurred while commuting to and from an employee's
work duty station.

The pretax Parking Program allows employees to use pretax dollars to pay for eligible parking expenses while at work.

The Commuter Bicycle Reimbursement Program provides employees with reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred for the purchase of a
bicycle or bicycle maintenance, repair and storage if the bicycle is regularly used for travel between the employee’s home and place of
employment.

Telework

The Smithsonian offers a telework program to eligible employees that allows them to work remotely.
Supervisors and employees sign a ‘telework’ agreement that is managed using the same performance standards in their annual
performance plan.

Flexible Work Schedule

Many departments offer the opportunity for a flexible workday allowing employees to create their own schedule around core workday hours.

Child Care/Day Care

Our award winning early enrichment program, The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Program (SEEC), serves children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years through its child development center,
preschool program and kindergarten.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP Office offers free confidential evaluation, referral and counseling services to employees with work-related or personal problems.
They also produce lunchtime seminars on a variety of lifestyle and workplace issues.

Exercise Facilities

Many of the DC museums and office locations offer free exercise facilities.

Credit Union

The Smithsonian is affiliated with the Department of Agriculture Federal Credit Union which maintains a branch office in the
Smithsonian Castle.